Ladakh
High-Powered Committee Set Up to Address Concerns of Ladakh Region
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has officially notified the reconstitution of the High-Powered Committee (HPC) tasked with addressing the concerns of the Ladakh region. This move comes in the wake of prolonged agitations in the region since August 2019, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Rare Red Aurora Spotted in Ladakh
The night sky observatories of Hanle and Merak in Ladakh recently witnessed a spectacular and rare event—a bright red aurora. This is an extraordinary occurrence for India, where such phenomena are infrequent. What are Auroras? Auroras are stunning light displays ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Julley Ladakh
The Indian Navy has launched the “Julley Ladakh” outreach programme in Ladakh, aimed at increasing awareness about the service and engaging with the local youth and civil society. A highlight of this initiative is a 5000km Motorcycle Expedition, which was ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Ladakh’s Wood Carving
The recent granting of a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Ladakh’s wood carving has brought a significant boost to the region’s cultural traditions and local economy. The GI tag has been given by the GI Registry in Chennai, which is ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
Ladakh sets Guinness record Pangong Tso Marathon
The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council recently launched Pangong Tso Marathon. The marathon is the first of its kind in India. It was held on the frozen Pangong Tso lake. Guinness World Record The marathon was conducted at an altitude ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Yaya Tso to be Ladakh’s First Biodiversity Heritage Site
Yaya Tso is a lake in Ladakh and is known as the Bird’s Paradise. The lake is at an altitude of 4,820 kilometres. The lake is a popular breeding site for black-necked cranes. The lake was recently announced as the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • Environment Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs